This week on Sunday Suspense: Rudraprayag er Manushkheko, one of Jim Corbett’s most harrowing encounters

The spotlight this week is on the gripping new audio drama Rudraprayag-er Manushkheko, released on June 20. Adapted from Jim Corbett’s classic The Man-Eating Leopard of Rudraprayag, this spine-chilling tale transports listeners deep into the mist-shrouded Garhwal Himalayas, where fear once roamed free.

Get ready for an immersive, heart-pounding experience as Sunday Suspense brings to life one of Corbett’s most harrowing encounters, the relentless hunt for the dreaded leopard that terrorised Rudraprayag for eight long years, claiming over 125 lives. Taking centre stage is the ever-versatile Gaurav Chakrabarty, starring as Jim Corbett in his first narration for Mirchi Bangla. Gaurav steps into the shoes of the legendary hunter with remarkable depth. Joining him is Rwitobroto as Ibbotson, Corbett’s trusted friend.

This is a haunting chronicle of a predator that defied every trap, every weapon, every prayer, stalking pilgrims, breaking into homes, dragging victims out of locked rooms, and pushing entire villages into the grip of terror. Corbett’s account is not only an adrenaline-charged narrative, but also a reflection of his empathy both for the people suffering and the animal he had to destroy.

Listen to Rudraprayag-er Manushkheko on Gaana.

The audio adaptation captures every chilling moment: Corbett’s careful strategies, the crushing failures, the emotional burden, and the eerie quiet of forests where danger breathed in the silence. The story builds to its unforgettable climax — a moonless night, a narrow gorge, a pair of glowing eyes in the dark… and the unsettling question: Is Corbett the hunter or the hunted?

In Gaurav’s own words, “I’m more than happy to narrate the stories of Jim Corbett for Mirchi Bangla’s Sunday Suspense. I want kids—including my own—to grow up listening to stories like this, so such brilliant tales are never forgotten.”

Tune in to Sunday Suspense and lose yourself in this masterfully told saga of fear, resilience, and a chase for the ages. Watch the episode on YouTube now:




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